In Arunachal Pradesh, BJP has wrested Pasighat Municipal Council from the Congress by winning six of the eight wards. In the 20-member Itanagar Municipal Corporation, BJP won 10 seats, one short of the majority. While JD(U) bagged nine wards, one seat has gone to the NPP. BJP and the NPP are part of the North East Democratic Alliance (NEDA). Among the 10 seats won by the BJP in the Itanagar civic body polls, five candidates were elected unopposed.<br />'' <br />'' BJP also clinched absolute majority in the panchayat polls by winning 121 Zila Parishad Member (ZPM) out of 137 seats, the results of which were declared so far.<br />'' <br />'' The saffron party has also bagged 2,688 seats of Gram Panchayat Members (GPM) out of total 8215.<br />'' &nbsp;<br />
News On AIR | December 27, 2020 8:39 AM
BJP wins Pasighat civic body polls in Arunachal Pradesh